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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison

Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison:

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For the Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Malibu vs. Equinox Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Malibu and Equinox will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS's price is $2,280 lower than the Chevrolet Equinox LT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Malibu vs. Equinox Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS, the Chevrolet Equinox LT includes additional features worth $4315. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4315 adjustment for the Chevrolet Equinox LT's additional features, the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS is $2,280 less than the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,285
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V8264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price26,75533,35034,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,315-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price26,75529,03529,490
Cost Above Minimum00455
Total Invoice25,01331,35532,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,057-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice25,01327,29827,814
Cost Above Minimum00516

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
Difference: 6,595
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
Difference: 6,342
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price23,26523,53528,220
Base Invoice21,98622,35826,809
Satellite radio325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar695  
Engine-block heater50100100
Sunroof800795795
Entertainment system, console-mounted995  
3.0L V6 1,5001,500
235/55R18 250250
2LT Equipment Group 2,085 
Cargo Management Package 245 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,2951,295
Leather seating surfaces 1,050 
AWD 1,7501,750
Satellite radio 00
Telematics service, such as OnStar 00
Engine-block heater 8888
Sunroof 700700
Entertainment system, console-mounted 00
3.0L V6 1,3201,320
235/55R18 220220
2LT Equipment Group 1,9810
Cargo Management Package 2160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,1401,140
Leather seating surfaces 9240
AWD 1,6631,663
Total options2,8659,0705,690
Total options2,4028,2525,131
Destination625745745
Total Price26,75533,35034,655
Total Invoice25,01331,35532,685

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $100$100
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100$100
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$200  
Laminated side glass $300$300
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$700  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,000$8,315$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,057-4,871

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length187.8 in187.8 in
Width69.8 in72.5 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
USB port150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%

Option Package Details
LTZ

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Malibu

Price of the Chevrolet Malibu: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Got a really good lease deal. Didn't want to purchase a car at the time.
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought my malibu used with 9000 miles. I got a very good price so I am happy with my decision.
2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Paid $23,049 for 2LT with sunroof
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Value packed - easily beats the competition on price, and GM incentives plus warranty make it a no brainer.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 We found this car used with 15,000 miles for about $5,000 less than any other used Malibu available.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Malibu is a very quiet and refined car. It has decent handling and offers a lot of features for its price! The dealer incentives, combined with many positive reviews make it in my opinion a car that provides good value for the money.
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I purchased new base model and have paid 2500 less than sticker price (60 month).
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought it used, depreciation is very high so it was very inexpensive considering the features and performance offered. It cost only 50% of list when only 23 months old. Since I intend to keep it for at least three year depreciation is not a concern.
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great vehicle to have!
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price was over 10K less than Camry or Accord and actually had better safety and features.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Equinox

Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 It was affordable at the time.
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 0% for 60 months with many other incentives.
Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Except for GM supplier pricing, no budging on price. Much more expensive compared to Escape
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price with our desired features was higher than same features in Terrain.
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 No discounts available, since the car is very popular.
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Equinox had a comparible price range, but there financing was not as attractive as Ford

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